Rule Seven: Juvenile Proceedings and Minors

7.1 Juvenile Defined

A juvenile is a defendant who is at least 10 years of age and is younger than 17 years of age.


7.2 Entering a Plea

A juvenile must enter his/her plea in open court with a parent or guardian present.


7.3 Notice of Current Address

The parents and the juvenile have a continuing obligation to given written notice of their current address and any change of address.


7.4 Minor in Possession and other Alcoholic Beverage Code Violations

A minor (anyone under the age of 21 years at the time of the alleged violation) may only enter a plea to an Alcohol Beverage Code violation in open court.